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       S. Dak. neurosurgeon settles kickback, unnecessary spine surgery
       charges
   DIR By: agate
       Date: May 17, 2021, 1:22 am
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       People tend to trust doctors, possibly far more than they
       deserve. News stories about doctors who have been caught doing
       something illegal are useful for reminding us that doctors
       aren't perfect.
       From Medical News Today (May 5, 2021)--"Neurosurgeon Settles
       Kickback, Unnecessary Spine Surgery Charges":
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       > [The US complaint] also alleged that [South Dakota
       neurosurgeon Dr. Wilson] Asfora solicited and received kickbacks
       from Medtronic in exchange for using its SynchroMed II infusion
       pumps, the DOJ said. The pumps are implantable devices used to
       deliver medication to patients.
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       > "At Asfora's request, Medtronic allegedly paid the kickbacks
       to Asfora through a restaurant he owned ... in the form of
       lavish meals and alcohol for Asfora and his friends, colleagues,
       and business partners," according to the DOJ. [Emphasis added]
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       Hmm.
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